What is a Kundali?
A kundali (or janam kundali) is your Vedic birth chart. It is a map of where the Sun, Moon, and planets were at the exact time and place you were born. Astrologers read it to understand your nature, life areas, and timing.
What is in it
A kundali shows 12 houses (life areas), the 9 planets, your Lagna (rising sign), Rashi (Moon sign), and nakshatra.
What it needs
Your date of birth, time of birth, and place of birth. Birth time matters a lot for accuracy.
Why it matters
It is the base for all readings - career, marriage, health, dashas (timing), and remedies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need for a kundali?
Your date, time, and place of birth.
Why is birth time important?
It sets your Lagna and house positions; even a few minutes can change them.
What is a free kundali?
A short preview (Lagna, Rashi, Nakshatra); the full report adds planets, houses, dashas, and remedies.
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For general information and reflection only - not professional advice. Results may vary.
Updated: June 2026 · Written by Amit Shinde, TithiSeva · Calculated with Swiss Ephemeris & Lahiri Ayanamsha.